Colors of Amersfoort - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The predominant color of the city is blue, which symbolizes water, and green - the color of forests and parks that the city abounds in. From an economic point of view, Amersfoort is one of the most vital cities in the Netherlands with huge manpower and high average income. It is on the third place in terms of net income per capita among 25 cities with a population of more than 100 thousand people. The city will amaze any tourist, even the most refined gourmet with its variety of gastronomic institutions. More than 250 pubs and restaurants offering excellent beer, as well as French, Japanese, Mexican and Flemish cuisine for every taste, from the most affordable to the most luxurious.
It’s not difficult to choose a stylish and comfortable hotel in Amersfoort. One of the coolest design hotels of the city is Logement de Gaaper. It’s set in a gorgeous historic …
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Berghotel Amersfoort - Utrecht deserves priority among upscale hotels of Amersfoort. Its opening was held more than a hundred years ago. The building housing the hotel is one of the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Amersfoort and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Amersfoort
♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 15.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Sint Maarten, Utrecht, 19 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint Catharinakathedraal, Utrecht, 19 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 41.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van St. Jan de Evangelist, ’s-Hertogenbosch, 51.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de Sint-Jan-de-Doper, Oosterhout, 66.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 15.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Sint Maarten, Utrecht, 19 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sint Catharinakathedraal, Utrecht, 19 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 41.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van St. Jan de Evangelist, ’s-Hertogenbosch, 51.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de Sint-Jan-de-Doper, Oosterhout, 66.6 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Amersfoort
♥ Castle 'Drakensteyn Castle' , 11.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 13.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vredenburg Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duurstede Castle' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Zuylen' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nijenrode Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'De Haar Castle' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Drakensteyn Castle' , 11.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 13.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Vredenburg Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Duurstede Castle' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Zuylen' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Nijenrode Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'De Haar Castle' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Amersfoort and around
Schokland and Surroundings
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 60.1 km.
Within a few years, the authorities decided to turn the island into a cultural center. So, the building of the old church, where the Schokland Museum is located today, was restored. Natuurlijk Schokland company is reviving lost landscapes and the architectural heritage of the island. A lot of deciduous trees were planted, old streets, and some of the buildings were restored at its expenses. There are plans to restore the old harbor and the lighthouse. Schokland has a huge national and patriotic significance for locals. The island remains a symbol of the struggle between people and the water element. …
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Keukenhof Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 58.7 km.
Currently, the park area occupies 32 hectares. Each year, about 7 million flowers are planted on its territory. In addition, the park features more than 90 species of trees, as well as artificial lakes, ponds, canals, and streams. Keukenhof is made for walking, so the length of all its footpaths is around 15 km. Romantic natures will be able to travel around the lakes and canals by boat. Fans of art will love the park too, as it has a rich collection of sculptures of different eras. The youngest guests are sure to enjoy an entertainment complex, as well as a farm with animals. …
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Lisse Tulip Fields
From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 57.9 km.
In total, more than three billion flowers are planted annually on plantations. Almost all flowers grown on plantations are exported to the other countries. Tourists traveling to Lisse can visit the beautiful plantations as part of a bus excursion. The followers of the more original entertainments, prefer to enjoy the colorful landscape during the helicopter excursion. From the height you can appreciate the size of the plantations and their harmonious shape. …
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European Hotels Post Poor Results of November 2020
The continued COVID-19 lockdowns ruined the performance of virtually all European markets. The key performance metrics are way below the 2019 levels. For example, hotels in Brussels and Belgium, in general, saw a dreadful decline in occupancy. It was only 13.1% in November 2020, falling by 82.9% compared to October 2019. ADR lost 32.8% to 77.80 euro, and RevPAR lost 88.5%, reaching only 10.21 euro. Needless to say, the capital of Belgium is not used to such poor performance. The occupancy and RevPAR in November were poor even for the coronavirus year these are the worst results since May. ADR, in its turn, was the lowest for the entire year.
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The continued COVID-19 lockdowns ruined the performance of virtually all European markets. The key performance metrics are way below the 2019 levels. For example, hotels in Brussels and Belgium, in general, saw a dreadful decline in occupancy. It was only 13.1% in November 2020, falling by 82.9% compared to October 2019. ADR lost 32.8% to 77.80 euro, and RevPAR lost 88.5%, reaching only 10.21 euro. Needless to say, the capital of Belgium is not used to such poor performance. The occupancy and RevPAR in November were poor even for the coronavirus year these are the worst results since May. ADR, in its turn, was the lowest for the entire year.

20.01.2021
Colors of Amersfoort in photos
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